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Economic toll of war grows
Economic toll of war grows
BANGKOK: The escalating war between the US-Israel alliance and Iran is entering a more dangerous phase, raising concerns the conflict could trigger a wider economic shock via surging energy prices, disrupted trade routes and weakening global demand.
ASEAN states to bolster energy cooperation
ASEAN states to bolster energy cooperation
BANGKOK: ASEAN member states are stepping up coordination to mitigate the potential fallout from the Middle East conflict, particularly risks to regional energy security and the safety of Southeast Asians, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has said.
Patong Police stage ‘active shooter drill’
Patong Police stage ‘active shooter drill’
PHUKET: Patong Police Station has released a professionally edited video of an active shooter training exercise staged by officers to demonstrate how authorities respond to such incidents and to educate the public on how to act if a similar situation ever occurs.
Thai Music Project Pens “Magical Mongolia”
Thai Music Project Pens “Magical Mongolia”
A popular music and video project which emulated in Isan called “The Isan Project” has penned a stunning new soundtrack called “Magical Mongolia” in a collaboration with Mongolian stars.
Phuket officials probe Patong Chabad House after online ‘concerns’
Phuket officials probe Patong Chabad House after online ‘concerns’
PHUKET: Phuket officials have inspected a Jewish religious centre in Patong after social media posts questioned the appropriateness of a large Purim celebration held by Israeli residents and tourists amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Police arrest Bang Tao beach bar cannabis dealer
Police arrest Bang Tao beach bar cannabis dealer
PHUKET: Police in Cherng Talay have arrested a 52-year-old man at a Bang Tao Beach bar for allegedly selling cannabis without permission.
Emotional Antonelli wins maiden grand prix in China
Emotional Antonelli wins maiden grand prix in China
FORMULA ONE: An emotional Kimi Antonelli won a grand prix for the first time yesterday (Mar 15) in China ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who made his maiden podium for Ferrari.
Thousands turn out for Heroines Festival
Thousands turn out for Heroines Festival
PHUKET: Thousands of people attended the annual Heroines Festival in Phuket, with the three-day celebration concluding last night (Mar 15) after drawing large crowds to commemorate the historic bravery of Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Sri Soonthorn.
Plenty of fuel, government insists, as motorists drain pumps dry
Plenty of fuel, government insists, as motorists drain pumps dry
BANGKOK: Government officials have rushed to reassure motorists that “out of stock” signs reported at some petrol stations were caused by private motorists and public transport operators panicked into topping up by the Middle East war, not by a shortage of fuel reserves in Thailand.
170 sea turtles released in Nai Yang conservation event
170 sea turtles released in Nai Yang conservation event
PHUKET: A total of 170 green sea turtles were released back into the Andaman Sea at Nai Yang Beach on Saturday (Mar 14) as part of the 14th annual ‘Digging in the Sand, Touching the Waves’ marine conservation event.
F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war
F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war
FORMULA ONE: Formula One races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have been cancelled as the Middle East war engulfs the region, motorsport’s governing body the FIA announced yesterday (Mar 14).
Four years after banning Russia, FIFA and IOC passive in the face of war
Four years after banning Russia, FIFA and IOC passive in the face of war
LAUSANNE: Four years after world sport rushed to ban Russia for invading Ukraine, the leading governing bodies are reacting guardedly to the US-led attack on Iran, raising accusations of double standards.
France win Six Nations after 13-try thriller with England
France win Six Nations after 13-try thriller with England
RUGBY: Thomas Ramos kicked a penalty after the final hooter to win the Six Nations for France with a mind-blowing 48-46 victory over a rejuvenated England yesterday (Mar 14).
Tracing Phuket wildlife to the Jurassic era
Tracing Phuket wildlife to the Jurassic era
An innocent photo taken of a bird in my back yard recently prompted childhood memories of studying dinosaurs at school, leaving me curious whether any species currently present in Phuket could be traced back to the Jurassic period.
Dowman makes history as Arsenal strike late
Dowman makes history as Arsenal strike late
FOOTBALL: Arsenal moved a step closer to the Premier League title as Max Dowman became the competition’s youngest ever goalscorer in a dramatic 2-0 win against Everton as Manchester City drew 1-1 at West Ham yesterday (Mar 14).
Foreign holdings of Thai stocks peak
Foreign holdings of Thai stocks peak
BANGKOK: Foreign investor holdings in Thai stocks reached a new record high of B6.11 trillion in January, representing 37.1% of the total market capitalisation and reflecting growing overseas interest in the equities market, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Nebu back in spotlight as construction approved
Nebu back in spotlight as construction approved
PHUKET: Questions have resurfaced over the controversial Nebu hotel project in Cherng Talay after residents reported that construction has been approved at the site in Pasak Soi 6, despite earlier orders for development to be halted pending review of the project’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Middle East conflict hits tourism industry in Phang Nga
Middle East conflict hits tourism industry in Phang Nga
PHANG NGA: The war in the Middle East is weighing on the tourism industry, with Phang Nga province reporting a sharp decline in European arrivals and estimated losses of nearly B1.7 billion, says the Phangnga Hotel Association.
Phuket’s annual Color Fun Run returns
Phuket’s annual Color Fun Run returns
RUNNING: Phuket’s most colourful running event is set to return to the island next month after organiser’s recently confirmed dates for the annual Color Fun Run at Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort.
Residents fight for road access in Poonphol
Residents fight for road access in Poonphol
PHUKET: More than 100 households have lodged a complaint with the Phuket Damrongtham Center after residents of the Poonphol Nice Plaza project raised concerns that shared access roads and walkways used for more than three decades may soon be closed.